Losing to the Cowboys was a bitter pill. In a match which was likely to define just how far the Eels team has come in less than 12 months, it was frustrating to have that opportunity taken away from the…
Post Game Grades – Round 8
Parramatta Eels 16 – NQ Cowboys 32 The Good: The second half fightback was encouraging, and the tries were good fun, long rangers. The crunch in our opening defence gave as good as we got. The Bad: Letting in 32 points is not good…
Forum Folly – Cowboys (2)
Well it’s the Cowboys again for the second time in 7 rounds. The North Queenslanders are playing fantastically well and are smashing everyone at home. Averaging 35 points at 1300 Smiles, they are the short priced favourites against the Eels…
A Test Of Character – And A Time To Shine
This post requires a preface. It’s an opinion piece driven by the times. As a Parramatta Eels fan in the vintage category, I’ve seen my share of tough times. Yet nothing in the history of my beloved Eels club compares…
Match Preview – Cowboys vs Eels (Round 8)
Date: Saturday 23rd of April Venue: 1300 Smiles Stadium Gates Open: 4:45pm Kick off: 7:30pm (NYC U20s 5:00pm) Head Referee: Gerard Sutton Assistant Referee: Peter Gough Head to head: Played 34, Eels 18, Cowboys 15, drawn 1 Head to…
Stat Attack: Preview – Round 8, Eels vs Cowboys
Position Team Played Win Loss Draw Bye For Against Difference Points 2 Cowboys 7 5 2 0 0 199 91 108 10 4 Eels 7 5 2 0 0 128 75 53 10 The Eels travel to tropical…
Eels Training Report – Opposed Session (April 20)
Warm and sunny conditions greeted the Eels today for their final training session before heading north to take on the Cowboys. Although the conditions were not as humid as Townsville, it was nonetheless ideal weather in the lead up to…
Team List Tuesday – Doolan Dons the Black and White
NRL Team List It feels like 2016 has been nothing but a string of challenges and tests on a weekly basis for the Eels as fans look to validate the strength of our team. Can we compete with the…
Eels Training Session – Preparing For The Cowboys (April 18)
In mild conditions the Eels took to the field today for a late morning skills/field session. The field currently in use certainly looks to be a fast track. The second field has been out of use lately and looks in…
Profiling Brad Takairangi – Realising A Talent
The evolution of the Parramatta team has a key component. It revolves around a philosophy which stresses the development and improvement of players. No player, no matter the name, is allowed to rest on their laurels. Everyone is expected to…